Roebourne at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$825,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
975
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Roebourne.
The postcode for Roebourne is 6718 (WA).
The median house price in Roebourne is $700,000.
Roebourne (6718) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia. The median house here is $700,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Roebourne has roughly 975 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Roebourne scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Roebourne's population at 975, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (19% own, 64% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
975
Median age
34
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $825,000, roughly -18% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$700,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $825,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
19%
Renter occupied
64%
At a deeper level
$700,000
$825,000
975
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.11% (median rent $150/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 0.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 64% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.11%
Based on $700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.95%
Based on $825,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202619%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Roebourne.
Local schools for Roebourne
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Government School Catchment
Roebourne District High School
Wickham Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Roebourne.
- What is the median house price in Roebourne?
- The median house price in Roebourne, WA 6718 is $700,000. The median unit price is $825,000.
- What is the Roebourne postcode?
- Roebourne is in the 6718 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- Where is Roebourne?
- Roebourne is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6718, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Roebourne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Roebourne?
- There are 2 schools serving Roebourne on this page, including Roebourne District High School, Wickham Primary School.
- How walkable is Roebourne?
- Roebourne has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Roebourne?
- Roebourne is close to Cossack, Wickham, Point Samson, Antonymyre, Mount Anketell.
- What is the population of Roebourne?
- The population of Roebourne is approximately 975 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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